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Alive With PossibilitiesWed, 04 Feb 2015 20:40:10 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1Organic Waste to RNG Could Replace 3/4 of Diesel in California.http://www.cleanworld.com/news/organic-waste-to-rng-could-replace-34-of-diesel-in-california/
http://www.cleanworld.com/news/organic-waste-to-rng-could-replace-34-of-diesel-in-california/#commentsTue, 09 Dec 2014 00:35:00 +0000http://www.cleanworld.com/?p=2165According to a groundbreaking new report released in November of 2014 by the Bioenergy Association of California:

“California could produce almost 300 billion cubic feet of renewable gas per year just from organic waste –the waste from food and food processing, livestock, agriculture, yard waste, construction debris and other wood waste, soiled paper and forest biomass. Instead of landfilling or burning that waste, California could use it to generate enough renewable electricity to power 2 to 3 million homes or to generate 2.5 billion gallons of clean, ultra-low carbon transportation fuels.”

See BAC’s groundbreaking report on how to decarbonize California’s gas sector. The report describes the role of natural gas in California, the potential for renewable gas to generate power and fuels, and the need for a Renewable Gas Standard to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and increase energy security.

Researchers will share key findings from leading-edge research projects that are paving the way for the future waste conversion technology development. Of particular note, CleanWorld is continuing to advance its research and development work in the comparative use benefits of digester effluent on crops and fields as compared to dairy manure and other materials. This presentation will specifically explore the latest research efforts and lessons learned from both Dr. Zhang’s university-based research and CleanWorld trials.

Moderator: Professor Marco Castaldi, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, The City College (CCNY) of City University of NY (CUNY)

Today, with her team, family and more than 500 of her peers in the clean-tech community in attendance, Dr. Ruihong Zhang accepted the 2014 CleanTech Innovator of the Year award from SARTA. CleanWorld congratulates all of the honorees this year! This award recognizes an outstanding individual in the Sacramento region for the creativity, novelty, application, importance, commercialization, and effectiveness of their innovation.

As Marketing Specialist, Cory Bullis joined CleanWorld in 2013, when he began as an intern, graduating with a BA from the University California at Davis. He has been an invaluable part of our marketing and public affairs departments and increasingly helps us stay connected to important legislative and regulatory issues impacting our company.

Cory firmly believes we all have a duty to our communities and to the environment to develop sustainable energy sources that increase our energy security.

One of Cory’s recent efforts is collaborating with industry stakeholders to establish state policies that recognize the bioenergy industry as a valuable resource to be leveraged. Cory is currently pursuing his Master’s in Public Policy and Administration at Sacramento State University.

I feel that contributing to the successful investment in our renewable energy infrastructure, particularly bioenergy, I can have an impact in helping to increase our energy security.

Cory is in the bright blue shirt!

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http://www.cleanworld.com/news/clusterpartnerships/#commentsMon, 27 Oct 2014 18:14:10 +0000http://www.cleanworld.com/?p=2111While CleanWorld has several projects under development across the country, our home base of California, and in particular Northern California, has provided an unprecedented system of collaborative partnerships among public and private entities that has strengthened the success of our commercialization journey.

Due to the impact of the transportation sector on California’s economy and the environment, California policymakers implemented a number of laws and programs in recent years to promote more efficient, renewable, and innovative transportation fuels and vehicles.

Advanced transportation is a cluster of opportunity for both economic growth and for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gasses, which The California Alternative and Renewable Fuel, Vehicle Technology, Clean Air, and Carbon Reduction Act of 2007 (Assembly Bill (AB) 118) recognized, funding the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle (ARFV) Technology Program under which these cluster programs operate to help develop and deploy innovative technologies that transform the state’s fuel and vehicle types to help attain the California’s climate goals.

In October 2014 CleanWorld participated in the RICO II showcase, where we joined industry leaders from across the state in sharing the effective results of our regional partnership.

As one of the key growth sectors identified by Next Economy, a formal, regional effort in Northern California that focuses on six critical industry sectors for its short and long term economic growth, advanced manufacturing (within which CleanWorld’s high-solid anaerobic digestion technology in the waste-to-energy space exists) offers opportunities for employment and career building.

The RICO II initiative supports regional networks within this cluster consisting of economic and workforce development practitioners and other industry partners that has helped CleanWorld achieve its commercialization and workforce development objectives.

If you would like more information about how participation in the RICO II experience has helped to strengthen the value proposition of our company and the successful operation of our facilities in these markets, please contact Tracy Saville at tracy.saville@cleanworld.com.

California Governor Jerry Brown this week signed AB 1826 (organics recycling), AB 1594 (green waste ADC) and SB 498 (biomass conversion) into law. Together, these new laws are a huge step forward for bioenergy resource development in California, for the pursuit of diverting organics away from landfills more generally, and toward helping to address serious climate change impacts in the state.

AB 1594, which when combined with Wesley Chesbro’s bill AB 1826 (See our August press release about these bills), helps to provide certainty and direction for what to do with the state’s more than 15 millions tons of organic waste that has been going to landfills. These new laws help turn the table on organic waste methane emissions — from a dangerous greenhouse gas that is 84% more toxic than carbon emissions — to a valuable new fuel source for California’s transportation and green energy sectors.

Julia Levin of the Bioenergy Association of California has said, that “California consumes approximately 15 billion gallons of fuel per year, 3 billion of which is diesel. If the organic waste in California were to be recycled using commercially available biogas technology, that would yield a displacement of 82% of the 3 billion gallons of diesel, or 2.5 2 billion gallons of very low carbon fuels, enough to meet the state’s current low carbon fuel standard and generate $7.4 billion dollars in revenue.”

California is leading the way, and CleanWorld has been a proud partner with our industry and policy colleagues who have long understood that organic waste is the new gold.

California recently also adopted (May 2014) the First Update to CA’s AB 32 Scoping Plan, which is the guiding framework for how the state will achieve its greenhouse gas emission reductions.

The First Update of the Scoping Plan was adopted by CARB on May 22, 2014, following the release of President Obama’s new Climate Action Plan which makes multiple references to California’s leadership role, and which will depend heavily on states devising individual approaches to meeting goals set in the nation’s capital.

CARB reports, “This First Update includes strengthening the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, increasing the use of different waste alternative technologies such as anaerobic digestion (AD), and a push towards achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by the mid-term.” (June 2014, CARB News)

Also recently just released is the “Biogas Opportunities Roadmap,” detailing how an additional 11,000 anaerobic digestion plants could create huge emissions savings by using biogas to either produce energy from waste, or as transport fuel. Having both Federal and State priority direction at the same time is a key moment in the development of the bioenergy industry.

All of the 2014 organic waste and biogas policies put into effect in California will go a long way toward helping policy and community leaders, as well as industry, change its thinking and behavior about organic waste as a waste stream.

California is now a state where in the past our actions have demonstrated we see organic waste as something we have to manage — today we move toward actions which clearly reflect California embraces organic waste as a valuable resource, as a critical, beneficial tool to achieving our Low Carbon fuel goals and climate adaptation objectives, which include increasing fuel security, improving the health and safety of our most disadvantaged populations, and greening our economic sectors.

Caleb Adams currently serves as Vice President of Research and Development of CleanWorld’s organics division. He works to help CleanWorld find new revenue streams through the development of co-products from our organic waste streams and manages the sites for our pilot fertilizer production systems.

Caleb also helps to develop strategic partnerships to expand market penetration, develop our commercial and retail labels for fertilizer products, and helps obtain grant funding to continue the R&D work of his division.

Caleb has also recently been a member of a UC Berkeley research team focusing on bioremediation of petroleum using composting and vermicomposting to create a safe nontoxic soil amendments from oil contaminated soil.

Caleb Adams, VP research and Development, CleanWorld Organics. Connect with Caleb at LinkedIn by clicking on his photo.

A significant amount of CleanWorld’s work in this area involves collaboration with the University of California, Davis, where CleanWorld’s technology was invented.

CleanWorld, as a pioneer in innovating anaerobic digestion technology for food waste streams for the production of energy, has helped to pioneer the work of commercial development in the area of food waste-derived soil and fertilizer products as well.

For more information about CleanWorld’s soil and fertilizer products, please connect with Caleb directly at caleb.adams@cleanworld.com.

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http://www.cleanworld.com/news/smartfuel-cbs-feature/#commentsThu, 21 Aug 2014 20:18:31 +0000http://www.cleanworld.com/?p=2087In July of 2014, CleanWorld participated in a community event in Sacramento, California led by a regional group working on engaging citizens in “get greener” actions. This Event–SmartFuel–was also covered by media journalist Doug Brauner of CBS for his show The Car Czar. This 30 minute episode is an excellent education on the best alternative transportation options consumers have today and profiled Sacramento as a city that is leading leading the way in closed-loop, “farm to fork to fuel” solutions. Of course, CleanWorld’s Sacramento BioDigester is front and center in the SmartFuel revolution where we produce renewable natural gas through our partnership with AtlasRefuel, the City and County of Sacramento, other waste hauling companies and private food processing customers.

Wherever CleanWorld works in communities as part of our BioDigester solutions, we support efforts to educate businesses and citizens. Thanks to all our partners who work so tirelessly in pursuit of protecting the planet, its people, and our environmental and economic bottom lines.

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Connect With Car Czar on facebook and tell them what you thought about their SmartFuel episode.

“On an all new episode of The Car Czar Show, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, what are they? We show you how the green revolution is in full swing and why you might see a different look to your driveway in the near future. Also, it’s a modern spin to the taxi cab but taxi cab drivers are not behind this new transportation hub. We show you Lyft, and why it might be gone before you really even know what it is.”

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http://www.cleanworld.com/news/821-cleanworld-presents-on-organic-wasteclimate-adaptation/#commentsMon, 18 Aug 2014 20:18:51 +0000http://www.cleanworld.com/?p=2083CleanWorld’s Tracy Saville will be presenting on the panel “Reclaiming Energy: Farms, Forests, and Waste Streams” at 1:30 on Wednesday, August 20th at the California Adaptation Forum in Sacramento, California. CleanWorld is committed to sharing the powerful benefits of their innovating, high-solids anaerobic digestion technology in reducing climate impacts and being an engaged partner to help make communities more climate resilient.

Across the U.S., the case is being made about the ability of “farm-to-fork-to-fuel” to deliver triple-bottom line benefits for people, for the planet, and for shareholders.

Addressing climate change will require adaptation in all sectors of the economy. Compelling opportunities to adapt exist within the agriculture, forestry and municipal waste sectors, among many others. By completing the life cycle produced from these three sectors, representing both natural and managed resources, we find opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.

In collecting waste efficiently and converting it to energy, we can safeguard the sectors from climate impacts, deliver clean energy, improve air and water quality, create jobs, and reduce climate forcing emissions.

Join CleanWorld and leaders from each of these sectors to hear case studies, learn policy best practices and engage in lively discussion.

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http://www.cleanworld.com/news/ca-organic-waste-champions-recognized/#commentsTue, 12 Aug 2014 21:06:34 +0000http://www.cleanworld.com/?p=2050These CA businesses and public agencies are being recognized on August 12, 2014 at the “State of Organic Waste” press briefing at the State Capitol today in Sacramento, California. They showcase that recycling organic and food waste is possible for businesses and operations large and small. They are leaders in their communities and agencies, and the individuals who make their organic waste programs succeed are dedicated and committed to helping to make California more climate resilient and sustainable.

“In recognition of their valued leadership in championing organic waste diversion and recycling, and for their commitment to environmental sustainability, climate resiliency, and the health and safety of all Californians.”

ATLAS DISPOSAL AND ATLAS REFUEL (and the City of Sacramento)

Atlas Disposal Industries was established in March of 1998 in response to the new recycling mandates that were passed by the State of California. With a highly active team focused on educating local businesses about their recycling potential, Atlas emerged as the fastest growing waste and recycling removal company in the area.

Sacramento is at the forefront of the movement known as “closing the loop,” and “farm-to-fork-to-fuel.” Food is grown locally, it feeds the community and then the organic food waste is converted into renewable energy — from farm to fork to fuel. Atlas Disposal diverts organic waste that would have gone into a landfill and uses it to produce renewable gas.

The conversion process is possible thanks to their partnership with CleanWorld and the Sacramento BioDigester, which was invented by UC Davis scientist Dr. Ruihong Zhang. Sacramento-based CleanWorld pioneered the design, construction and commercialization of this innovative high-solid organic waste anaerobic digestion technology. Atlas founded Atlas Refuel, which built and owns the fueling side of the operation. Today half of Atlas’ fleet is powered by the waste it hauls. The City of Sacramento also fills up there, powering trucks that once ran on diesel.

Among the City of Sacramento fleet’s sustainability achievements due to its alternative-fuel fleet between 2011 and 2013, they have helped reduce gasoline consumption by 10 percent, diesel consumption by 34 percent, and reduce GHG gas emissions by 3,040 metric tons from 2009 to 2013, an 11-percent decrease from 2009 to 2013.

Atlasdisposal.com and Atlasrefuel.com

BIOENERGY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

BAC was founded in early 2013, formed by companies and public agencies in California with an interest in promoting sustainable bioenergy development in California. Led by Julia Levin, former Deputy Secretary for Climate Change and Energy at the California Resources Agency, BAC’s mission is to promote sustainable bioenergy development and associated activities in California. Its primary activities include policy advocacy, public education and outreach, promoting research and development, and encouraging industry best practices.

BAC membership is represented by over 40 public and private organizations and BAC’s industry members include energy and waste management companies, technology providers, investors, consultants, and others. BAC’s public agency members include wastewater, solid waste, air and water quality, and other environmental protection agencies. BAC also represents numerous local governments across the state.

BAC’s interest and expertise in the biogas field is extensive. Many of BAC’s members currently own and operate biogas-powered projects in the wastewater, solid waste, diverted (from landfills) organic waste and dairy sectors. In addition, BAC members were instrumental in passing SB 1122, which requires the investor owned utilities to procure 250 MW of bioenergy from 3 MW and smaller projects. BAC has significantly contributed to the development and expansion of framework policies and financial incentive programs tin California that is accelerating the State’s ability to achieve significant greenhouse gas reductions and increase the State’s supply of energy and fuel from organic wastes.

bioenergyca.org

CALIFORNIANS AGAINST WASTE

Californians Against Waste is dedicated to conserving resources, preventing pollution and protecting California’s environment through the development, promotion and implementation of waste reduction and recycling policies and programs.

Founded in 1977, Californians Against Waste is a non-profit environmental research and advocacy organization that identifies, develops, promotes and monitors policy solutions to pollution and conservation problems posing a threat to public health and the environment.

Californians Against Waste’s history has demonstrated it to be the nation’s oldest, largest and most effective non-profit environmental organization advocating for the implementation of waste reduction and recycling policies and programs.

CAWrecycles.org

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

CalEPA launched a pilot project to evaluate the viability of a permanent food waste diversion program at the CalEPA Headquarters Building in the spring of 2014. In December 1999, California Construction Link magazine awarded the new CalEPA building “Best of 1999 Awards–Outstanding Engineering.”

In setting up their pilot food waste project, CalEPA made sure:

- That recycling containers for food and organic waste were clearly labeled (show poster/flyer example);
– That Staff members understood the food waste diversion program and its benefits, and they felt a part in creating its success;
– To evaluate if trash services and costs can be reduced through increased diversion or reduced waste generation by reducing trash container sizes or trash collec­tion frequency;
– To determine if other compostable materials like soiled paper, waxed cardboard, or biodegradable plates, be included with food waste.

Calepa.ca.gov

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

The CalPERS Sustainable Operations Program was created in 2009 and is responsible for the implementation of sustainability initiatives at all CalPERS offices. CalPERS has defined sustainability as “meeting our needs while not compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.” The program addresses issues that will enable CalPERS to operate in a more environmentally responsible manner.

In March 2014, CalPERS partnered with Greenwise and Atlas Disposal Industries to implement a food waste diversion program at our Headquarters. Through this program, the Café, Subway, Chocolate Fish and Montessori in the City collect their organic waste for disposal into a special trash bin provided by Atlas.

The food waste is then diverted to the Sacramento BioDigester that produces biogas, which is then converted in renewable natural gas, used by Atlas, the City of Sacramento, and other public and private fleets to fuel their vehicles. To date, CalPERS has diverted 5.83 tons of food waste.

Calpers.ca.gov

CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHER’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Opened in June 2009, the CalSTRS headquarters building in West Sacramento. The difference and complexity of the needs of a new generation of retiring teachers, and the need to operate more efficiently and sustainably led to the decision to build a new headquarters. The building, a $266 million, 13-story office tower above two levels of public space, is part of the Sacramento Riverfront Master Plan.

The headquarters was designed to meet the Gold certification LEED designation set by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is expected that construction of the CalSTRS headquarters will add momentum to former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s push for “green” buildings and speed up a similar movement in private construction. A few of the features designed into the building to qualify for LEED Gold certification are:

Water: low-flow plumbing, efficient irrigation to water native plants that don’t need a lot of water.

Natural light: At least 90 percent of people in the building have a direct line of site to a window to reduce lighting needs and attempt to increase productivity.

In October 2011, the building received USGBC’s Platinum certification in Existing Building and Operations Maintenance. Waste Management works with CALSTRS, from assisting with their recycling program to managing their food waste. The tireless effort of Betsie Goulart and Melissa Vincent of Jones Lang LaSalle the property managers and Gisele Geiger, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator of Facilities Operations at CALSTRS work to maintain a diversion rate above a 90% from the landfill, these long standing efforts makes this building standout amongst the rest.

Calstrs.com

CASTRO VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT

Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) is honored to be recognized today as a public agency that is a champion in successfully meeting the organic materials recycling challenge in partnership with Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. CVSan is a California Special District providing wastewater and solid waste services to a community of 55,000.

In 2002, CVSan was the first jurisdiction in Alameda County to have a curbside food scrap-recycling program, which has contributed to CVSan’s 50% reduction to landfill since 2005. In 2007, CVSan produced a comprehensive Schools Food Scrap Recycling Guide and has partnered with schools in implementing a sustainable and educational food scrap recycling program. The 16 schools that compost have an average diversion rate of 79% and were certified by CVSan as Green Ribbon Schools.

In CVSan, 130 commercial businesses are Food Service Establishments. Of those 130, 71% have an organics program. CVSan has certified 90 businesses as 4R Star Businesses. In 2011, CVSan began rolling out Food Scrap Recycling Programs in Multi-Family complexes and 73% have organics services.

Every year, CVSan returns up to 5% of its organics back to the community in the form of finished compost. 450 cubic yards were distributed last year. Through strategic partnerships, long-range planning, hands-on waste audits, technical assistance, educational outreach, and certifications, CVSan has developed successful Food Scrap Recycling Programs for its single and multi-family residents, businesses, and schools. CVSan celebrated its 75th Anniversary on July 25, 2014, and looks forward to continuing to provide its community with effective environmental services.

Cvsan.org

HP HOOD

HP Hood LLC has a companywide initiative for all facilities to achieve Zero waste to landfill. In 2007, Hood purchased the Sacramento facility, and, at that time, only 38% of waste generated was being recycled. Over the past seven years, the facility has continually improved to the extent that we are currently recycling approximately 99.7%. In 2013, we recycled over 1,100 tons of material and sent over 800 tons of waste, which was used to create energy. This was accomplished by partnering with Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Atlas Disposal, CleanWorld, and many others. With that being said, it comes down to HP Hood LLC’s local employees, management staff, and the corporate drive to reduce the environmental impact and to preserve the natural resources of this state.

Hood.com

HYATT REGENCY SACRAMENTO

Located in the heart of Sacramento, California, the Hyatt Regency Sacramento hotel, as a part of the Hyatt Hotels corporation, has a progressive environmental sustainability mission: Through Hyatt Earth, they have been measuring the environmental performance of their managed, full-service hotels against a 2006 baseline. They’ve set goals to reduce the energy and water they use, the waste they send to landfills, and the greenhouse gases they emit.

Their Environmental Sustainability commitment is based on a simple premise: leverage innovative strategies that reflect the unique environment of their properties around the world and harness the passion of their employees to deliver change, as well as rigorously track and measure their progress.

In February 2011, they began their organics waste program in Sacramento and diverted over 487,440 pounds of waste from landfills in the first year. To date they have recycled over 1,604,100 pounds or 802 tons of organic waste. With the assistance of Republic Services, who deliver the food waste from the Hyatt property to CleanWorld and other organic wastes such as fat and grease to Sacramento Rendering, Hyatt is a significant contributor to reducing greenhouse gasses and increasing Sacramento’s climate resiliency, and they present a compelling example of how hotels can cost-effectively and efficiently repurpose their organic waste.

Thrive.hyatt.com/en/thrive/environmental-sustainability

Sacramento.hyatt.com

MULVANEY’S B&L RESTAURANT

Mulvaney’s B&L Mulvaney’s offers hand crafted American cuisine; their menu changes daily and celebrates the gradual changes of the seasons harvest. Their food is sourced from among the local farms in the Sacramento Valley and they were the front-running organizers what has become the Farm to Fork Capital of America.

They were among the very first businesses in the Sacramento region to sign up to separate their organic waste in their restaurant and to divert their food waste as part of Atlas Disposal/ReFuel’s program and partnership with the CleanWorld BioDigester. They have been a leading champion of the “farm-to-fork” movement, and a pioneer among local businesses who believe that their sustainability efforts should yield both good business sense and maximum environmental benefits. They are currently pursuing an entirely “zero waste” goal in their operations. Every year they also donate to various local organizations that provide immediate support to families in transition (homeless) and disenfranchised citizens as well as educational programs that provide training in the food service industry or help create access to healthy food for underserved youth of the greater Sacramento area.

Mulvaneysbl.com

REPUBLIC SERVICES

Republic Services is a Nation-Wide Company striving for excellence, and when dealing with recycling and waste services, the environment comes first. Nationally, we have more than 2,200 waste and recycling vehicles running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and by 2015, we will have 2,500 CNG trucks on the road, making us the largest private fleet of CNG equipped vehicles in the nation. Whether it is opening Idaho’s first public CNG fueling station, or the current ongoing construction of fueling stations across the nation (Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, and North Carolina), Republic Services is constantly on the cutting edge of technology and leading the way into a brighter, and much greener future.

Republic Services of Sacramento is committed to clean running efficient vehicles and self-sustaining alternative fuels. This year, Republic Services of Sacramento purchased 16 CNG waste and recycling vehicles, which are fueled from the organics we collect locally and process through the Clean World Bio-Digester, creating the CNG we need to power our vehicles. The new CNG fleet replaced older diesel powered trucks, and represents a significant local investment in cleaner, safer and more efficient vehicles. With these 16 new trucks, we are reducing ozone-forming emissions to levels equal to removing 75 automobiles off local roads this year. That’s the Carbon offset equivalent of adding 9000 fully matured trees!

Republicservices.com

STRAW HAT PIZZA

Straw Hat Pizza is known for their “genuine California pizza” and helped to innovate a business attitude over 50 years ago by what today is refereed to as “going green.” Straw Hat Pizza opened its doors in Sacramento in February of 1974 insisting on using locally grown fresh produce while making fresh pizza using only all natural ingredients. Atlas Disposal sent out postcards to our customers explaining our new food waste program and owner Skip Sahhat wanted to be on board with the program right away.

After speaking with Skip and educating the employees, it was that easy for us to convert his service to become all recyclable while keeping the “going green” attitude for the business. With his efforts and his positive attitude, Skip has become the leader of starting a food waste program with Atlas Disposal and Atlas ReFuel to benefit the environment and his business.

strawhatpizza.com/store/?id=24

WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.

Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 20 million customers in the U.S. and Canada. As part of our strategy, we are committed to developing new waste solutions that can help communities and organizations achieve their green goals, including zero waste.

With the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills in the industry, our entire business can adapt to meet the needs of every distinct customer group. In 2012, we worked with over 100 Fortune 500 companies and helped over 150 different communities become greener.

Waste Management is also a renewable energy provider, producing more than twice the amount of renewable electricity than the entire US solar industry. One of the ways we do this is by recovering biogas from organic waste to generate electricity and to produce renewable transportation fuels. By the end of 2013, we operated over 138 beneficial-use biogas projects, producing enough energy to power nearly 500,000 homes.

As North America’s largest residential recycler, we expect to manage more than 20 million tons every year by 2020, up from the more than 12 million tons we handled in 2012. Part of that will come from expanding on proven technology to make recycling easier for consumers. Another part will be investing in future technologies, like converting organic waste from the materials stream to make high-end compost for local growers and to produce low carbon transportation fuels.